Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2 (Year 5 ASD/ADHD Support)

Location:

Nuneaton, CV10
Weekly Pay: £480 - £500

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Full-Time, Long-Term to Perm

Are you a confident and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with ASD and ADHD?

Long Term Futures is proud to be working with a welcoming and well-led primary school in OFSTED rated 'Good' school Nuneaton, who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for a child in Year 5 with additional needs. This role will involve a mixture of 1:1 support, whole classroom assistance and helping the pupil to access learning in a structured and nurturing environment.

The role is offered on a long-term basis with a potential to become permanent.

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with ASD and ADHD, helping them to engage with learning
• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and adapting activities where needed
• Support the child with focus, organisation and emotional regulation throughout the school day
• Use consistent strategies to encourage positive behaviour and build confidence
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy or social development
• Help maintain a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and wider staff to meet individual learning needs
• Support progress monitoring and provide feedback to staff where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD or other SEND on a 1:1 basis
• A calm, patient and proactive approach to behaviour and emotional support
• Confidence delivering structured interventions and personalised learning support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification (or equivalent)

• Two-form entry primary school
• Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
• OFSTED rated 'Good'
• Strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Forest School and outdoor learning provision
• Accessible by public transport

• Long-term roles with potential for permanent position
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD opportunities and safeguarding training

If successful, you will be contacted by Alex to discuss the next steps.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.